Sr. Software Engineer (Vision Equipment)

Company: Intuitive
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

Company Description At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints. As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible. Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere-we strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves. Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture-our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential. Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care. Job Description Primary Function of Position: The engineer in this position will play a key role on the vision automation, test and calibration software engineering team to enable the manufacturing of new vision systems for surgical robots. The position will be responsible for the architect, design, development, release, deployment, documentation, and sustaining of software and algorithms for test and calibration of the vision systems for multiport da Vinci systems. The position will require close collaboration with product development teams, systems analysts, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, manufacturing engineers, and quality engineers to build a coherent test and calibration strategy and develop software to implement the same Roles and Responsibilities: This role requires but is not limited to:

• Architect, design, develop, release, deploy, and document software applications for test and calibration of vision systems for multiport da Vinci robotic systems
• Integrate and implement image processing and closely related algorithms for test and calibration of vision systems
• Work closely with system/embedded software team to create and maintain new APIs to support test and calibration
• Architect, build, and maintain software infrastructures for rapid development of test and calibration fixtures
• Understand each new product's operation and control, and develop the means to ensure their integrity in volume production
• Lead the efforts in architect, design, document, and qualify software for use in manufacturing new vision systems
• Follow and good software development practices
• Work independently to overcome roadblocks with minimum guidance
• Take ownership of manufacturing software and work with cross-functional teams to drive projects to completion
• Support existing production software Qualifications Skill/Job Requirements:
  • Strong programming skill and experience (C#/Python preferred)
  • Understanding of OOA/OOD/OOP/Design Patterns
  • Passionate about technologies and love programming
  • Able to map, develop, and test projects from inception to launch
  • A track record for executing and delivering on projects
  • Motivated to continually improve best practices
  • Adaptable to dynamic requirements
  • Enjoy the thrill of tackling large complex problems
  • Excellent ability to communicate complex concepts to engineers
  • Detail oriented team player
  • Resourceful problem-solving machine
  • Foster strong sense of team with peers through solicitation of feedback and constructive contribution to review sessions
  • Demonstrated technical leadership
  • Ability to travel nationally and internationally. Travel requirements will normally be less than 10% --------------- Preferred Skills:
    • Experiences with cameras, image sensors, or image processing fundamentals a plus
    • Experience developing robotic or electro-mechanical systems, including control systems
    • Knowledge and experiences with Matlab is a plus
    • Strong analytical, time management, interpersonal, listening and communication skills
    • Experience in medical device manufacturing or regulated engineering environment
    • Strong industry experience in architecture and development of scalable production quality systems
    • Fully understand Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
    • Familiarity with Statistical Analysis, Six Sigma, and/or Statistical Process Control are pluses · Education/Experience:
      • Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering (Software Engineering or Computer Science preferred)
      • 8+ years of software development experience (higher degree can offset years of experience) Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role. Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws. Shift : Day Travel : 10% of the time Travel Requirements:10% of the time Shift:Day

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